The hateful eight? The US Food and Drug Administration announced a plan Tuesday to phase out eight petroleum-based synthetic food dyes from America’s food supply in the coming months. “Food dye is just a no-brainer. Nobody wants to eat petroleum. Everybody knows there’s enough science out there that we know it’s terrible for you. It … Read more
President Trump’s decision to move a step closer to imposing tariffs on imported medicines poses considerable political risk, because Americans could face higher prices and more shortages of critical drugs. The Trump administration filed a federal notice on Monday saying that it had begun an investigation into whether imports of medicines and pharmaceutical ingredients threaten … Read more
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is following through on his pledge to order the CDC to stop recommending that US communities add fluoride to their drinking water. The debate over fluoride’s potential benefits and risks continues to spark controversy, with Kennedy — an outspoken critic — announcing this week that he’s assembling a task … Read more
A former tanning bed user has warned of their dangers after she spent 15 years battling two bouts of deadly skin cancer. Caroline Madden, 59, cautioned those tempted by tanning booths about the risks posed by exposure to UV rays following her “horrific” health woes. The mom-of-two spent her late teens and twenties getting monthly … Read more
A cluster of brain tumors among nurses working on the same floor at a Massachusetts hospital is raising eyebrows after an investigation found “no environmental risks” at the facility. As of April 1, officials from Mass General Brigham’s Newton-Wellesley Hospital told NBC10 Boston they have interviewed 11 staffers from various shifts on the fifth-floor maternal … Read more
Frito-Lay is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Tostitos tortilla chips that could contain an undeclared milk allergen, the company announced. The recall affects fewer than 1,300 bags of 13-ounce Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn tortilla chips sold in 13 states. Frito-Lay said in a news release on Wednesday that the chips are “being recalled … Read more
Southwest Airlines could lose a portion of leisure travelers to rivals with its latest decision to start charging for checked bags, according to an industry expert. It was a policy – along with open seating – that helped the carrier differentiate itself from its competitors for over 50 years and appealed to a wide range of budget-conscious … Read more
Victoria Ratliff, the wealthy financier’s wife on season 3 of HBO’s “The White Lotus,” has a problem: She keeps popping pills. And her drug of choice, the anti-anxiety medication lorazepam, has left her a little loopy. In the show, which follows guests vacationing at a fictional resort, Victoria pairs her medication with wine, which leads … Read more
Hearing health is often something taken for granted by parents. Your baby receives an initial hearing test at a few days old and then you all go about your business … until of course, sometimes it’s too late and damage is done to your child’s hearing, oftentimes through exposure to seemingly inanimate household objects. So, what decibel level is safe … Read more
She’s renewing her V-card. A Brazilian influencer plans to become a “virgin again” by dropping more than $19,000 on a vaginal rejuvenation operation — but a doctor has a warning about potential risks. “The procedure holds a special meaning for me,” Ravena Hanniely, 23, told Jam Press while describing her decision to cosmetically wind back … Read more
This will make your stomach churn. As dozens of people are sickened by E. coli in an outbreak linked to the McDonald’s Quarter Pounder, food safety experts are revealing what items to steer clear of to avoid food-borne illness at the grocery store. At the top of the list is bagged, pre-washed greens. Bagged greens that … Read more
Super-processed, packaged foods have become prevalent in US diets — and experts are warning of the potential effects. Recent research has shown that 60% of Americans’ daily caloric intake comes from ultra-processed foods (UPFs). A study published by the BMJ revealed that exposure to UPFs was associated with 32 poor health outcomes, including mental, respiratory, … Read more
So much for a lazy Sunday. “Weekend warriors” — people who cram exercise into Saturdays and Sundays — can lower their risk of developing 264 diseases just as well as people who go to the gym throughout the week, a new study finds. Aerobic exercise has been shown to lower the risk of stroke, help … Read more
This airline doesn’t want to be in any hot water. Korean Air will no longer provide economy class passengers with instant noodles on long flights to prevent burn incidents during turbulence — three months after rough air currents left an elderly passenger on another airline dead and dozens of others injured. Starting on Aug. 15, the … Read more
Concerts are canceled for a variety of reasons. Ticket sales might be sagging, like those of Jennifer Lopez’s recent “This Is Me… Now” tour. No superstar wants to perform to a sea of velvet. Or an untimely illness could befall the singer, as happened when Celine Dion was diagnosed with the rare neurological disorder Stiff … Read more
At 62, Tom’s not on cruise control just yet. Daredevil Tom Cruise, who’s famed for performing his own death-defying stunts in movies, has added another astounding feat to his risky resume. The action star was spotted Monday filming a scene for “Mission: Impossible 8,” out next year, in which the actor perilously dangled midair from … Read more
Start spreadin’ the news. Swapping butter for a mix of olive oil and a high-quality plant oil is better for cholesterol and long-term heart health, according to blood analyses conducted by researchers in Sweden and Germany. A team from Chalmers University of Technology and the German Institute of Human Nutrition say they were able to … Read more
Experts are speechless. Researchers at Microsoft have developed an artificially intelligent text-to-speech program at a human level of believability. It is so realistic that creators are keeping the high-tech interface “purely a research project” and will not yet allow it to be used by the public. Microsoft has unveiled a new text to speech tool … Read more
Millions of older Americans are taking a daily dose of aspirin to lower their risk of having a heart attack or stroke for the first time — even though they shouldn’t, a new study finds. Nearly a third of adults 60 and older who don’t have cardiovascular disease took aspirin in 2021, according to findings … Read more
Kansas on Monday sued Pfizer, accusing the company of misleading the public about its COVID-19 vaccine by hiding risks while making false claims about its effectiveness. In a lawsuit filed in the District Court of Thomas County, the state said the New York-based drugmaker’s alleged false statements violated the Kansas Consumer Protection Act. It is seeking unspecified money … Read more